title: Effects of approximal finishing strips.
abstract: The effects of a representative sample of approximal finishing strips on the surfaces of restorations, the approximal margins of restorations and on the surfaces of enamel adjacent to restorations have been evaluated using scanning electron microscopy. The results indicate that the sample of finishing strips investigated tend to damage the surface of enamel and fail to leave restorations with either ideal surface finish or marginal adaptation. Guidelines are suggested for the choice of approximal finishing strips in selected clinical situations.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Conservative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Whitehead
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Watts
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D008422:Materials Testing; D008854:Microscopy, Electron